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Making sense of the flow: The control possibilities enabled by actuators

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AUMA PROFOX actuators are fitted to existing butterfly valves at Penybont Water Treatment Works in Wales. Actuators are a vital component in a wide range of systems used in water, energy and other industries. But what exactly is an actuator? Newcomers to the topic are often content to think of this component as simply a switch, of sorts – the part of a valve-based system that brings the valve to an open or closed position.

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Air filters and opening windows can reduce classroom pollution by up to 36%, says Surrey study

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Air purifiers are a more established fixture in residential settings. To improve air quality in classrooms, schools should use air purifiers during the school day and open the windows after hours. That’s according to a new study from the University of Surrey. In England, 7,800 schools are in locations where air pollution breaches WHO limits. Last month, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced that air purifiers would be installed in 200 of them.

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Plastic recycling innovations sought for Recoup 2024 awards

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The Plastic recycling charity behind the RECOUP Awards 2024 says entries are now open. “Recognising outstanding achievements in plastics resource efficiency and recycling, contributing towards a more circular plastics value chain, the awards aim to recognise and celebrate the innovative and inspiring projects and initiatives that have helped to drive the industry forward and lead to a more sustainable future.” The awards are also free to enter with entries welcome from all relevant

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Guide plots course to improving plastic recycling rates

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The Alliance to End Plastic Waste has published the first two in a series of ‘Solution Model’ playbooks, to improve the understanding of the many stakeholders across the plastic value chain about what is possible and what else is needed to drive systems change to end plastic waste in the environment and develop a circular economy for plastics. National and regional governments, companies, and communities across the world face the issue of plastic pollution, for which there is no one-size-fits-al

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Pet food manufacturer saves big with a small switch

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Image credit: Veolia Water Technologies. Veolia Water Technologies says the firm’s organic coagulant has helped to optimise the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) at a large scale pet food production facility in the Northwest. By switching to Hydrex 62930 the facility is estimated to make a cost saving of over £65K p/a on chemicals for the ETP, says Veolia, combined with reduced chemical handling and a safer low-hazard product.

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Business energy users: don’t miss your chance to apply for decarbonisation funding

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A new IMechE report sees a vital role for energy storage technologies in the exploitation of UK renewable energy. In January, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) opened applications for Phase 3 of its Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF). Aiming to support the development and deployment of technologies that enable energy intensive businesses to transition towards a low carbon future, the programme has committed a total of £500m in grants for UK businesses, with £185m

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Comment: PFAS removal – we already have the technology

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Beatrice Martin is business development manager, head of water resources, Xylem UK. The issue of PFAS contamination of drinking water sources has been under the media spotlight in recent weeks, scrutiny that is likely to increase in 2024, writes Beatrice Martin UK water companies have an exceptional track record on water quality compliance. However, the risks associated with PFAS – per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances – in drinking water sources present emerging concern and new challen